Next-generation Isuzu D-Max arriving on March 4

Updated Feb 09, 2021 | Same topic: Automotive Industry Updates

The new Isuzu D-Max is only a month away.

After debuting in Thailand back in 2019, Isuzu Philippines has been confirmed that the all-new Isuzu D-Max is finally arriving on Philippine shores. It’s included on our list of upcoming cars this 2021.

A picture of Isuzu PH's teaser post on Facebook

Isuzu PH's D-Max teaser that was posted on Facebook

Now, Isuzu teases the arrival of the venerable pickup truck, which will take place a month from now, on March 4, so mark it down on your calendars.

Of note, the last time Isuzu Philippines last introduced a full model update for the pickup truck model was in 2013, so understandably, many of you can’t wait to see it in the metal.

A picture of the 2021 Isuzu D-Max

The all-new third-generation 2021 Isuzu D-Max

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That said, Isuzu PH is yet to confirm any details for the upcoming D-Max for the Philippine market. We still don’t know exactly what variants we’re getting, and there are still no details of its specifications.  

If we took the Thai-spec version as a preview of sorts. Then we know that the pickup truck in question has a totally new engine and it’s called the 4JJ3-TCX turbodiesel. It’s an inline-4 diesel mill, which has a displacement of 3.0-liters, and it’s more powerful than any of the current diesel engines that we have for the D-Max.

A picture of the 3rd-gen D-Max's interior

The upcoming D-Max's plush interior

At the most, this new engine can make up to 188 horsepower and 450 Nm of torque. The one released in Thailand also received the 1.9-liter RZ4E turbodiesel, and it makes 150 horsepower and 350 Nm of torque. This engine is similar to the one on the currently available RZ4E and LT variants.

Other notable changes on the third-gen D-Max includes a sharper, more modern exterior design, with better exterior equipment. The inside too has gotten massive changes and now looks more premium and is better equipped to provide comfort.

And of course, the new D-Max also received added safety features like driver assist systems, and more airbags. Remember also that the third-gen D-Max already received a 5-star safety rating from the ASEAN New Car Assessment Program last year.

A picture of the 2021 Isuzu D-Max as it travels on a city road

The new D-Max viewed from the side

With all of these said, Philkotse.com will be covering the launch of the all-new 2021 Isuzu D-Max for our readers’ benefit. So, keep a close eye on our news section, as well as our official social media channels.  

Know more about Isuzu D-Max 2024

Isuzu D-Max

The Isuzu D-Max 2023 is a 5-seater pickup truck that is available in several variants with various options for a 4x2 or 4x4 drivetrain. Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) is offering this truck at a price that ranges from Php 917,000 to Php 1,9055,000. There are two engine options powering the D-Max. One is a 1.9-liter RZ4E-TC inline-4 turbodiesel engine that makes 148 horsepower and 350 Nm of torque, while the other is a 3.0-liter 4JJ3-TCX inline-4 turbodiesel engine that delivers 187 horsepower and 450 Nm of torque. Either a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission can be paired to the said engines.

In terms of dimensions, the D-Max spans 5,277 mm in length, 1,880 mm in width, and 1,810 mm in height. It boasts a ground clearance rated at 240 mm, as well as a wheelbase of 3,125 mm. Some of the competitors of the Isuzu pickup truck in the Philippines are the Toyota Hilux, Nissan Navara, and Mazda BT-50.

₱ 917,000 - ₱ 1,905,000

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Cesar G.B. Miguel

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Cesar Guiderone B. Miguel was born and raised in Iligan City, Lanao Del Norte. He graduated in 2010 with a Bachelor of Arts in English degree from Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology. He previously worked as a freelance writer for various websites, as a member of the Iligan City Disaster Risk Reduction Management's training staff, and as a medical sales representative.

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